venesect
/ˈvɛnəˌsɛkt/
verb
- To cut open a vein in order to draw blood, typically for medical treatment or testing.
- The nurse was trained to venesect carefully to avoid damaging the surrounding tissue.
- In ancient times, physicians would venesect patients to balance the body's humors.
- The doctor had to venesect the patient to relieve pressure from excess iron.
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